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Definition of unity :
1. Any definite quantity, or aggregate of quantities or magnitudes taken as one, or for which 1 is made to stand in calculation; thus, in a table of natural sines, the radius of the circle is regarded as unity.
2. Concord; harmony; conjunction; agreement; uniformity; as, a unity of proofs; unity of doctrine.
3. In dramatic composition, one of the principles by which a uniform tenor of story and propriety of representation are preserved; conformity in a composition to these; in oratory, discourse, etc., the due subordination and reference of every part to the development of the leading idea or the eastablishment of the main proposition.
4. Such a combination of parts as to constitute a whole, or a kind of symmetry of style and character.
5. The peculiar characteristics of an estate held by several in joint tenancy.
6. The state of being one; oneness.
Synonyms:
star, conjugation, atomic number 53, whiz, wiz, aggregation, consonance, uniformity, wholeness, coalition, mavin, tune, iodin, consent, harmony, concordance, diversity, unification, concord, agree, superstar, sensation, confederation, i, difference, concurrence, genius, haleness, part, hotshot, one, unison, champion, agreement, combination, amity, accordance, ensemble, composite, angiotensin-converting enzyme, consolidation, singularity, alliance, virtuoso, correspondence, unanimity, wizard, adept, single, uniqueness, assemble, rapport, universality, maven, bingle, compact, accord, ace, organization, compound, federation, similarity, iodine, whizz, 1, symmetry
cohesion (part of speech: noun)
congruity, cohesion, indissolubility, continuity, cohesiveness, coherence, inseparability, consistency, integration, integrity, solidarity, union, conformity, connection, connectedness, adherence, indivisibility
sameness (part of speech: noun)
unity (part of speech: noun)
coincidence, simplicity, embodiment, identity, fundamentality, holism, singleness, purity, homogeneity, sameness, atom, congruence, element
completeness (part of speech: noun)
everybody, intactness, plenum, completeness, exhaustiveness, whole, thoroughness, comprehensiveness, collectivity, oneness, universe, entireness, everyone, allness, entirety, total, sum, totality, fullness, everything
Usage examples:
- Here we have a perfect balance between variety and unity. - "The Practice and Science Of Drawing", Harold Speed.
- I felt at once the want of sympathy between that and him, and that destroyed the unity of the impression, which is so pleasant. - "Early Letters of George Wm. Curtis", G. W. Curtis, ed. George Willis Cooke.
- Dramatic unity and values in a miracle play, on the tragic side at least, were usually the direct results of the narrative; unity on a larger scale in the cycle was the unity of history or of exposition, not of the drama. - "Tragedy", Ashley H. Thorndike.